The PEP Coalition

PEP INFORMATION NOW ON BEATTYVILLE.ORG

2010-06-23T13:07:00.003-04:00

With the createion of the new beattyville website, beattyville.org, it has become difficult to keep both up to date so we are going to let peopleencouragingpeople.blogspot.com hibernate for awhile. To find out what's going on at PEP go to beattyville.org

Hours for Memorial Day Holiday

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PEP will close at noon on Friday the 28th and reopen Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at
9:00 a.m.

Cancellation of Upcoming Arts Classes

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Due to scheduling conflicts the Mountain Crafts, class will be rescheduled at a later date and the Recyclable Artts and Ceramics classes will be cancelled and rescheduled as well. If you are interested in signing up for classes now, call.

Mountain Crafts Class

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PEP has been truly blessed by a chance meeting over the last few months. The Census Tester, while testing in the PEP Gallery, decided to bring in some of her work and we found a new Mountain Crafter/Artist. Ms. Darlene Gabbard has some truly remarkable work in mediums ranging from bread and glue to corn husk dolls. On Thursday April 22 from 4-7, in the PEP building she is going to present a class on making corn husk flowers. This is an ideal craft for groups of older children and for families to try together. Join us for this great opportunity.

Easter Egg Hunt April 4th 11 AM Beattyville City Park

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Hop on Downtown on Saturday April 4, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. for an Easter Egg Hunt and Photos with the Easter Bunny (Provided by Past to Present Photography). Children 11 and under are invited to join us for this fun event.

Sponsored by the Downtown Beattyville Alliance

Contact Phone 606-464-5007

Email: lstamper@beattyville.org

PEP Closed

2010-03-29T08:48:00.003-04:00

PEP will be closed Thursday, APril 08, 2010. The staff will be on a trip to East Tennessee State University.

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Cheryle Walton will be offering a class to turn your old magazines, plastic and metal containers and any other trash into usable art. Instead of filling dumps, fill galleries. It will be a fun, eye-opening experience. Starting on Feb 26 at 5:30 PM. Call to reserve a seat.

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Crystal Cook is a local artist who started on the path to being an artist in High School thanks to the uncompromising support of Bruce Combs her art teacher. A 1996 graduate of Lee County High School, she found herself entrapped in a downward spiraling addiction to drugs. By seeking help to deal with her dependancy, she began the long journey back to finding herself. She remembered decorating her Granmother's mirror and her father's advice to "stay busy" and began practicing her art. An accomplished calligropher and cross stitcher, she added jewelery making to her repertoire and found a niche to share the best elements of herself and grow as an artist.

Crystal designs custom jewelery and offers jewelery classes and parties. Using semi-precious stones like Amethyst, Turquoise, Hematite, Shells, Unakite, Sodalite, Cat's Eye Tiger's Eye and others, she can create a personal jewelry statement for you or guide you to create your own. From Girl Scout meetings to a girl's night out, she can set up a class or party to meet your needs. She can be contacted at 606-560-8432.

Introduction to Painting

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Elmer Joseph Gipson, a local artist is offering a beginning painting class. It will be a four week class starting Thrusday March 4th at 5:15 PM. Receive a beginning artist kit, learn techniques and the properties of Water Color, Acrylic, oil and mixed media. When you finish this class, you will know the different types of brushes and which kind of canvas to use.

Save yourelf a huge amount of time and money learning the basic terminology and basic techniques of being a painter. Thanks to a grant from the Appalachian Resource Center, the cours and material are offered free of charge.

Cooper Clayton, Smoking Cessation, PEP, ASAP

2010-01-20T14:04:00.004-05:00

COOPER CLAYTON Smoking Cessation Class will beging at 2:00 on March 24, 2010 in the PEP buidling at the corner of Locust and Main in Beattyville. Come one, come all to break away from a smoking addiction. It doesn't matter if this is your first attempt or your tenth, everyone is welcome

Contact Chuck or Brenda at PEP to schedule attendance. It's important you call soon so patches can be ordered.

The class is offered FREE of charge thanks to funds procured by the Lee County Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Committee (ASAP).

Gentle Yoga

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Ceramics Class

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Learn About Drug Addiction

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Alcoholics Anonymous

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Census Training

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When the Dogwoods begin to bloom in Spring, the 2010 Census will be in full swing. Be part of the program and make $10.75 and hour for as little as 20 hours a week and as much as 40 hours a week, and .55 a mile for travel. Testing sites and dates are:

21 Dec, 10 AM Lee County Library

28 Dec, 4, 11, 18, 25 Jan, 10 AM, PEP Coalition Bldg (70 Locust St)

Added Testing Dates for Census Training at PEP

Tuesday, Jan 05 at 5:30 PM
Thursday Jan 07 at 5:30 PM
Friday Jan 08 at 5:30 PM
Thursday Jan 14 at 5:30 PM

For more information call: 1-866-861-2010

2009-12-07T10:26:00.001-05:00

Don't forget. Tonight at 5:30 we are having the final planning meeting for the new Beattyville Web site. It's at the PEP building. Come and be part of the creative process.

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AA Metings

2009-11-10T12:49:00.002-05:00

Alcohol is far more than a social lubricator to some of us. It becomes a habit, a need. No one starts out to be an alcoholic, but the reality is, alcohol does control some lives. For those who are ready to fling off the yoke of alcohol or wish to find a support group to continue figting it's call, there are two new Alcoholics Anonymous groups meeting in Beattyville. One will meet from 8-9 PM Each monday in the Queen of All Saints Catholic Church. The other will beem from 8-9 PM at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church. For more information you can call 464-3516 or 464-8332

2009-11-02T10:47:00.007-05:00

Well, the 2009 Woolly Worm Festival is history and so is the 2009 Trick or Treat on Main Event. Both had to contend with rain and chilly weather but opened on time and were smashing successes.
In PEP, we've continued Karate classes every Thurday at 6 PM for kids and have tried to interest more adults in taking self-defense courses, despite some interest, we can't get enough (5 minimum) to commit to the class to hire an instructor. Tumbling class for the kids is going on every Wednesday at 5:30 PM and Thursdays at 4:30 you can find the lady and gentlemen (yes gentlemen) quilters hard at work in our conference room. We just recently finished a course on Microsoft Office 2003. And instructor came in from Lees College and had 10 ladies in each Tuesday and Thursday for 6 weeks learning how to use Microsoft Office, Excel and Publisher.
The Community Artists came through like pros and we finally have a gallery to show the world. Talk about talent. I'll post some pictures here to show you. The only way to do this work justice; however, is to come in and see it.

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August events at Pep

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Just a little reminder of some of the things going on at PEP the rest of August.

On Monday, August 17, we had 50 show up to hear Mr. Bob Mitchell, Congressman Hal Roger's District Administrator, speak about operation UNITE.

We've sponsered two Open Mic nights without any takers and have one more scheduled for Thursday, August 27 at 7 PM in the PEP Bldg.

Last week PEP sent out letters to 32 Faith Based groups to invite them to visit PEP and take advantage of our free services. We've had responses from four. Hopefully, we will find new avenues to building a cohesive force against the drug culture.

Brenda and Chuck are both in the schools teaching the anti-chemical abuse curriculum two days a week.

We are currently soliciting local artists to put their work in our "Between the Festival Gallery" We've had locally produced art on display for the last couple of weeks, but are looking for more artists and craftsmen to show their work through the Wooly Worm Festival.

We Have received a $4,600 grant to develop a website and invite everyone interested in making it successful, to attend our fellowship meeting on September 21 at 7 PM.

Kiwanis Talent Show

2009-07-31T16:10:00.004-04:00

PEP is working with the Lee County Kiwanis to produce the Homecoming Talent show this year. We are looking forward to an exciting evening of songs, comedy, dance and possibly some animal acts. The prize money has been beefed up and we are inviting anyone in the State of Kentucky to participate.

There will be 3 Divisions: Junior 1-5 grades (baed on 2008-09 school year), Teen 6-12 grades and Adult.

The top prizes are: Adult $200, Teen $150, Junior $75

There will be second and third place prizes of $50, $25 in all three categories and a special "Audience Favorite" prize.

The show will be Thursday, August 06, at 7PM please sign up No Later Than August 04 so we can set the show to keep it flowing.

For more information and to sign up call Chuck at 606-464-0494 or Sandie at 606-464-1229

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SIGN UP FOR BEE KEEPING CLASS

2009-05-26T14:55:00.004-04:00

Have you ever met someone who absolutely loves a hobby? Well we found someone here in Lee County who loves bee keeping and can share his vast knowledge in an unerstandable way. Mr. Harold Frantz is a humble gentleman who claims to know a little bit about bees, but don't let the "good old boy humility" fool you. He has decades of experience and knows Bees. Join Him every Monday in June, starting on 01 June from 5:30-7 to learn about bees. He'll regale you in class and take you out into the field for some quality hands on experience. For novices to experts, this class will be about raising bees and honey production. Register now so we can get Bee Suits here for the field trips.

2009-05-18T16:34:00.002-04:00

COMMUNITY GARDEN. Join us NOW to plant a community garden. The weather has broken and we should be able to plow very soon. If you'd like to join us and cut food costs by raising vegetables, give Chuck or Brenda a call at PEP. The work is easier when more people participate.

2009-05-18T16:14:00.001-04:00

"Cool Suit" Join the Cast for All ages....

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COOL SUIT is a slapstick comedy musical (Based on the EMPERORS NEW CLOTHES) that will rock the house with laughter. It will also have a message about not bowing to peer pressure (which is well hidden). With songs like (It's not Easy) Being Perfect and Strut Your Stuff and musical styles that range from Madrigal to Rap, the show will have something to please every one. Join the CAST. No parts have been cast, but the 10 character show is extremely flexible and the chorus is full of great characters with scene stealing potential and few lines. Be part of something NEW in Lee County. The first practice will be May 18 at 7:30 p.m.. The show will run for 6 performances and is tentatively opening on 26 June. This is a show for all ages. We are casting folks of all ages. Click on above "Cool Suit" poster for more information.

2009-05-07T15:37:00.003-04:00

Need Help Paying For College?

It’s time to start preparing for college and I’m sure there are a lot of you asking “How will I afford to go college?” A lot of people know about financial aid but some don’t qualify yet still need help paying for college.
There are other forms of paying for college such as Scholarships. Right now there are several Scholarships up for grabs. Also Juniors get a head start and find out what you need to qualify for these Scholarships so by May of your senior year your applications will be ready to be submitted.

The Lee County Republican Women’s Club; will sponsor a $100.00 scholarship for a
Graduating female. Applicants must write an essay. Sorry boys only the girls get this one!

Lion Apparel; will be rewarding a $500.00 scholarship to a graduating senior. Applicants must have a 2.5 grade point average (G.P.A.) and demonstrate extra-curricular and community involvement. Hurry and get involved with school and the community if you want this one!

The Lee County Masonic Scholarship Fund; will reward a $1,500.00 scholarship to a
Graduating senior that plans on attending college, technical school after graduation.
Students must complete an application and write a two page essay. I know two pages seems like a lot but if you wrote it in 2 hours that would be like getting paid $750 an hour!

Beattyville Women’s club; will be awarding a $500.00 scholarship to a senior girl who
Desires to go to college and has a financial need. The applicant should have a B+ average
And a composite of 19 on ACT. Sugar and spice and everything nice pays off again!

The Charles W. Duncil Memorial Scholarship; in the amount of $1,000.00 will be
Awarded to a senior athlete. Applicants must have been involved in a sport in their senior
year of high school and have maintained a 3.0 G.P.A. A scholarship for those who like to study and play for success!

The American Legion Post; in Estill County will reward a $500.00 scholarship to a
Graduating senior that has a good G.P.A. and demonstrates financial need. All applications must be mailed by June 30, 2009. Here is one you can still get this year!

The Kentucky Federation of Republican Women; is sponsoring a $1,000.00 scholarship for a graduating senior girl. The applicant must be a registered Republican, have at least a 2.0 G.P.A. and submit a typed essay. Democrats and boys you’re out of the running for this one! All applications must be mailed by June 30, 2009. This one you can also still get this year!

All applications can be picked up in Mr. Stickler’s office. Unless, the applications are to be mailed in then they need to be returned to Mr. Stickler’s office by the deadline set for them. For more information on college go to http://www.fastweb.com/ or http://www.kheaa.com/.

2009-05-07T14:02:00.003-04:00

BOBCAT BASKETBALL CAMP

"We win together. We lose together. Bobcats for life."

PEP, UNITE, and LCHS Coach Danny Wright are teaming up for a Drug Free Bobcat Basketball Camp for boys in the 3rd through 8th grades ( based on 2009-2010 school year).

Where: Lee County High School Gym

When: Monday, July 13-Thursday, July 16, 2009

Time: 5:00-7:00 PM

COST: FREE, FREE, FREE, FREE

Requirements to attend: Complete medical and entry forms prior to Sunday, 05 July.

Where to get forms: Lee County High School, Lee County Middle School, Beattyville Elementary, Southside Elementary

Participants will receive a t-shirt and a basketball. Trophies will be presented for winning various activities at a presentation on July 16.

For more information, contact Coach Wright at 464-9540 or 606-521-4492.

HOFNOD

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HOFNOD coming in June!

At the end of your life, you will never regret not having passed one more test, not winning one more verdict, or not closing one more deal. You will regret time not spent with a husband, a friend, a child, or a parent.-- Barbara Bush

2009-05-04T15:43:00.009-04:00

PROJECT PROM

Hey everyone there is alot going on at PEP this week. Gourd and landscape painting, recyclable art (FREE), karate, yoga, and guitar lessons can be taken for a nominal fee.

The big thing coming up for Lee County High School (LCHS) students is PROJECT PROM! Saturday May 23,2009 after the LCHS prom PROJECT PROM will be held in the gym from 11:30 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. so for those of you who think you can handle an all night of FUN then you need to hurry and go to the LCHS Youth Services Center (YSC) and pick up your permission forms. There will also be a dinner served for 10.00 per person. For those of you who wish to attend the dinner you will need to go to the LCHS YSC and register.

One LCHS senior will win a $1000 but you must be present the ENTIRE evening to participate in the senior drawing!!!

GAMES PRIZES

PEP MUSICAL REVIEW

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Auditions
PEP, thanks to an Operation Unite grant, will be producing a musical review late this Spring or early this Summer (depending on the cast).
A musical review, for those who haven't spent most of their adult life (like me) involved in the performing arts, is a group of songs put together around a common theme: Examples of themes are: Frank Sinatra, Love Songs of Broadway, Country Roads.

These are easier than plays or musicals for many because people are singing songs they already know and tyeing it all together doesn't require a lot of lines. Depending on the cast, there might also be group numbers added to spark things up.

Join the fun. This is open to all ages because it's all about learning something, entertaining others and having fun.

Auditioning is easy. Sing Acappella (no instrument accomaniment). Sing with an instrument. Sing to a CD/Tape.

Call PEP at 606-464-0494 and ask for Chuck to make an appointment to audition. Auditions are from Monday, 27 April to Thursday, 29 April.

20-24 April 2009 PEP NEWS

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Well, another week gets underway here at PEP and things continue to get more and more exciting. , John Powell has artists stretching their wings in land scape painting every Wednesday at 10 AM and Thursday at 5 PM.

Leighandra Shouse has them lined up out the door for her Gourd Painting class on Monday at 6 PM.

Cheryle Walton has the bold artists exploring possibilities in Recyclable Art on Wednesday at 5 PM. Those old magazines have found a new life as fine art.

Alyssa Estes continues to make beautiful music with her students starting at 4 PM every Wednesday as they navigate the intricacies of the Guitar.

Silver Dragon Dojo continues to hold Karate lessons at the PEP building for children at 6 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Cindy Feller is in the house teaching YOGA each Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 PM for advanced students. She is going to start a beginners class at 7 PM on Thursday May 07.

Don't forget the kids wrap up the Soccer Season this Saturday at Mooretown Field. And there is a Christian Rock Concert scheduled for Happy Top from 6-9 PM on May 14. And there is a HIP HOP/Tumbling Class starting on May 06. Interested parents should attend a meeting on Wednesday, 29 April at the PEP building to learn more.

FASHION SHOW

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These lovely beauties teamed with area school and professional artists to put on a Spring display of Color last weekend. The Sun came out just long enough to make these flag girls, soft ball players, soccer players, farmers and bookworms bloom into fashion models. Well done ladies!

Make Tax Day 2009 Brighter

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What is Recyclable Art????? Well, in this instance, it's bits and pieces of pages cut out of old magazines and glued on to a piece of cardboard or foam board. Instead of using paint to apply color to your picture, you find the color in a magazine, cut it out and glue it on. There's a completely different texture and brilliance to the art work.

And the added benefit of doing Recyclable Art is that it cuts down on paper going into the dump. And this might only be the beginning. This could be the pathway art form that leads to welding cars together or building houses out of aluminum cans. The possibilities are endless.

Join Cheryle Walton every Wednesday starting at 5 PM in the PEP building to explore the possibilities. It will be fun.

FASHION SHOW

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DON'T FORGET! The PEP Fashion/ Art Show is at Pine Crest Camp (6 Miles West of Beattyville, on Hwy 52, turn right on to and go to the end of Pine Crest Camp Road. Just past Beartrack Park). It starts at 2 PM Saturday April 11.

PEP Week of 04-11 April 2009

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The Week, after lots of rain which finally left for a day, started off with a rousing morning of Soccer. The 10 kids and parents who showed up at 10 AM on Saturday waded through the tall wet grass and got things started off with a few heated games as the sun rose and added to the warmth of the day.

Monday closed with 12 folks showing up for "Gord Painting" with Leighandra Shouse at PEP and 18 of Lee County's most beautiful and poised girls at Pine Crest Camp with Ms. Cecille Booth preparing for the Fashion Show on Saturday, 11 April, at 2 PM. There are still many striking dresses for sale at ridiculously low prices. They will all be available at the Fashion Show as well as at the PEP building during normal working hours.

Tuesday, the Mountain Proud Teen Safety Squad is working on a proclamation for the Mayor and County Judge's signatures proclaiming May Teen Safe Driving Month. Brian and Cindy will be here in the evenings with Karate at six and Yoga at seven. There's always room for more in these classes, but thay are gaining in popularity

Wednesday has John Powell back in the building with his Landscape painting class at 10 AM. There's anywhere from 4 to 14 attending one or both of his classes. Representatives from Youth Sports and Curtain Call Dance studio are having sign ups today for the May 6 hip hop tumbling classes between 5 and 6. Alyssa Estes has cancelled her Guitar Lessons for today only and will be back next Wednesday at 4.

Thursday is the tough day at PEP this week with John Powell Landscaping at 5, Brian teaching Karate at 6, and Cindy bending spines at 7:30.

Friday will have the Lee County and Beattyville Belles of the Ball back out at Pine Crest Camp for the final dress rehearsal before they take the stage on Saturday.

Saturday the soccer kids will meet at Moore Town Soccer Field (drive up to the new water plant and it's on the other side) at 10 and at 2, local artists will have art on display and 18 striking and graceful ladies will glide down the runway at 2 PM in PEPs first Fashion Show.
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Don't forget we have a new art class starting on Wednesday, 15 April, from 5-7, Recyclable Art with Cheryl Walton.

Sports Opportunities in Lee County

2009-04-02T13:48:00.005-04:00

I've been perusing the papers and posters around the county and I've come up with a list of sporting activities for the entire family. I don't have everything but here's what I do have.

Youth Haven is sponsering a Volleyball League Sundays from 1-3.

PEP is sponsoring a Youth Soccer League Saturdays from 10-12.

Lee County Recreational Center has a Bowling League on Thursdays and open lanes at all other times.

Lee County Youth Sports is winding up Little League and Pee Wee Basketball and starting their Baseball and Softball Leagues in May.

There is a Walking Club that meets every Mon, Wed, Fri at 8 AM on Happy Top.

There's alway fishing, hiking, and boating to do in the area as well. Numerous organizations are always putting the word out to attract more participants. You don't have to be the best on the field or court to enjoy playing sports. It's all about challenging yourself, getting a little exercise, and having fun.

PROM/PAGAENT FASHION SHOW

2009-03-28T12:07:00.004-04:00

As Prom Season rapidly moves toward us all, PEP has come up with an idea to make it more fun and affordable to enjoy the special effort and elegance required for a young woman or one simply young at heart, to truly enjoy this special time. We've been operating a "New Life for pre-owned prom/pagent Dress" Store in the PEP offices for a few weeks.

To increase the market for these fantastic dresses; have a program to provide instruction on hair, makeup, and poise; and simply enjoy putting on a social event; We have sheduled a fashion show for April 11 at 2 in the afternoon at Pine Crest Camp Lodge (203 Pine Crest Camp Road).

If any ladies 13-130 would be interested in modeling one or more of the dresses, please join us as we produce a unique social event. We will be fitting the dresses to the models starting at 4 PM on Tuesday March 31 at the PEP coalition building in downtown Beattyville (70 Locust St, next to Don Begley's Auto Service). We will have a blocking rehearsal (walk through) on the stage on Monday 06 April at 7 PM at Pine Crest Camp Lodge and a dress rehearsal on Friday 10 April at 6 PM. The show (with music, a runway, and light snacks, will be at 2 PM on Saturday 11 April.

Call for more information or leave a comment.

TEEN THEATRE

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The week of 24-27 March, PEP had auditions for "The Life of the Party" a collection of 3 one act plays designed to teach and practice resistance skills when dealing with peer pressure and alcohol use. Ads in local papers and at the High School and Middle School resulted in only one person showing up for the audition. Far from being discouraged, the initiative to use drama and the arts as an avenue for coping with the lure of drugs and alcohol abuse, violence, and despaire in the community will continue by finding better ways to get the word out.

The value of arts is clearly a part of our culture. It transcends the generations and is a virtually untapped source of inspiration, motivation and opportunity in our community.

SOCCER CHALLENGES THE WEATHER

2009-03-27T13:30:00.002-04:00

The last 5 weekends have brought out the hardiest of parents and young soccer players. Each Saturday at 10 AM they muster at the Mooretown Soccer field or (PEP Coalition Building if it's raining or snowing) and keep off the cold by runing, kicking, dribbling, yelling, screaming, and yes SCORING! They might not be a big bunch (about 12 have shown up for most practices), but they are an energetic bunch with cannons for legs. We have selected team names Diamonds (pink jerseys) and Tigers (silver jerseys). There is still time to join the fun. Give us a call to find out where we will be. But if it's not rainging/snowing, think Mooretown Soccer field by the Beattyvillle water plant.

Recyclable Art

2009-03-27T13:18:00.003-04:00

Cheryle Walton has found a way to help you address your artistic muse, clean up the county, and show Al Gore you can be as green as him. Bring some magazines, scissors, a ruler, a piece of cardboard or foam board and a sense of humor and adventure. Turn today's trash into tomorrows masterpiece. The course is offered free of charge thanks to an Appalachian Resource Center Grant.
The two hour Classes (5-7 PM) run each Wednesday from April 15 to May 20. We hope to have an art show with the fruit of your labor.

Tumbling and Hip Hop Classes

2009-03-27T13:09:00.003-04:00

OK, all you cheer leaders, future cheerleaders, and dancers with the stars; the music will be set to "get down and boogie" starting at 4 PM on May 06 when Curtain Call Dance Studio comes to PEP to offer two one hour classes (4PM and 5 PM) of hip hop mixed with tumbling. Cost for each class is $8 per student per hour.

2009-03-27T12:41:00.005-04:00

Spring is really teasing us now. There are more warm days and fewer in the 20s. The buds are on the trees-some have even bloomed. Shake off the cabin fever by joining us down at the PEP building Monday, April 6 at 6 PM to start an 8 week Gourd Painting Class. There is no charge for the instruction and Leighandra Shouse has more than 2 decades of "guilding the gourd" to help you explore your artistic muse on a vegetable medium.

Land Scape Painting

2009-03-27T12:28:00.003-04:00

What a March it has been. John Powell's Landscape Painting Class is rocking on Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and Thursday afternoons at 5 PM. Some fabulous pictures have already come down the stairs and there's always laughter and drifting down during class. There's still time and room to join the fun.

2009-03-24T18:57:00.004-04:00

BENT OUT OF SHAPE? TRY YOGA.

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Cindy Feller has spent years developing her own personal style to share the holistic benifits of YOGA with her students. Join her at the PEP building Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 PM. Get bent into shape instead of out of shape.

SOCCER IS BACK

2009-02-25T11:29:00.002-05:00

Spring is starting to sneak in and SOCCER is back. A coordination meeting was held Saturday February, 21 with 30 children signing up to play. There's still room for players and coaches. Come one, come all. The schedule for the Soccer Season will be: Saturdays Feb 28, Mar 07, 14 will be conditioning days. The kids will work out and play so we can pick the most balanced teams. Coaches will practice their teams from 15-31 Mar and the Season will begin on 02 April and end on 23 April. It promises to be a fun filled ride into Spring. There's still time to join. Call us at PEP.

Guitar Lessons

2009-02-25T11:19:00.002-05:00

Alyssa Estess held her first Guitar Lessons this Tuesday (Feb 24) with two enthusiastic students. PEP was filled with music and laughs as these budding musicians grew right before our very eyes. Alyssa, a truly gifted musician and teacher, creates a nurturing atmosphere which compliments her technically expert instruction and musical artistry. If you want to learn the Guitar, there may be some as good, but none better. Call to join the class.

NA MEETINGS

2009-02-25T11:15:00.003-05:00

Narcotics Anonymous will be holding meeting Mondays at 6 PM in the PEP Coalition building. It's the place to find support when you need it most.

Smoking Cessation Classes

2009-02-06T14:36:00.002-05:00

Smoking cessation class will be offered at the PEP building beginning March 26th, 2009. These classes will be on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon and will be taught by Jessica Woods, Tobacco Coordinator for Kentucky River District Health Department.

February Schedule

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Karate is taught on Thursdays beginning at 6:00 p.m.. Tai Chi is on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. Bryan Roberts is the instructor.

Yoga, led by Cindy Feller, is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. NA Meetings on Mondays at 6:00 p.m.

PEP Boutique

2009-02-06T08:34:00.003-05:00

Prom/Pageant dresses at bargain prices are here at PEP. Most of these gorgeous dresses have only been worn once and some have never been worn. If you are looking for a beautiful dress for the prom or a pageant, make sure you come by PEP first. You won't beat these prices! Sale begins today and goes through March 6th.

Snow-Tubing

2009-02-06T08:24:00.002-05:00

January 24th found a group from PEP at Perfect North Slopes in Indiana doing a bit of snow tubing. They even convinced Executive Director, Brenda Campbell, to slide down that glassy slick slope. She survived but one time was enough. Everyone had a great time and we hope to go again next year.

New Activites Director at PEP

2009-02-06T08:16:00.003-05:00

February 6, 2009

Josh Neiderman is now in school at the University of Denver. Yesterday, Chuck Caudill was hired as the new Activities Director for PEP. He has great enthusiasm and energy and exciting new ideas for our coalition.

Upcoming Summer Events

2008-05-27T11:01:00.003-04:00

Hello Everyone,

Three weeks ago the PEP Coalition lost its Executive Director, Terry Tipton; Terry has decided to move on and establish his own contracting business here in Beattyville. We would all like to thank him for the work that he did here, and wish him well with his business.

The new director of the coalition is Mrs. Brenda Campbell. Brenda has settled in to her new position, and we're ready to head into the summer months with a new slate of programs and activities that we hope will be beneficial to the youth that wish to participate.

Josh Neiderman
Youth Activities Coordinator

PEP Update

2008-05-15T16:20:00.002-04:00

Hello everyone,

Sorry for delay in updating our blog, but things have been a bit hectic lately. We hope that you will continue to check back here often for the latest PEP Coalition updates.

The spring soccer season will come to an end this Saturday. We haven't had the numbers that we've hoped for, but those who came out to play came regularly, and the improvement that I've seen in the players is nothing short of remarkable. We will end up our season on Saturday by playing a 7&8 year old as well as 5&6 year old matches at 10 and 11:30 am at Douthitt Park in Jackson.

Thursday night activities are still going strong each week. A new Cooper Clayton Smoking Cessation class is being taught by former director Terry Tipton. Guitar, Karate and Yoga classes also meet on Saturday. If you are interested in any of these programs, please give us a call.

We hope that you are enjoying the warmer weather that comes with spring, and we hope that you'll stop by our office if you are in town.

Sincerely,

Josh Neiderman
Youth Activities Coordinator

PEP Coalition Update

2008-04-08T10:48:00.002-04:00

Hello everyone,

I apologize for taking so long to get a new post up, but we've been very busy with the coming of the warmer weather. Let me update you on the past week and what you can look forward to for the rest of the month.

On April 2nd, the PEP coalition hosted a town hall meeting at 6 pm. Several people were in attendance, including three students from Lee County High School. The topic of discussion was the underage use of alcohol. The students gave Powerpoint presentations relaying some of the information that they have learned while participating in classes with Kat Tipton at the High School. We appreciate having these students attend the meeting and giving their presentations.

On Saturday, April 5th, Terry and I took ten students selected from each of Lee County's public schools to the Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. These students were nominated by their teachers for the trip based on their academic performance, and interest in the field of aviation and engineering. The trip was a great success, and we encourage you to check this week's papers for a picture of the group. I will have a special post on the blog later with more pictures.

We're still having soccer practices on Monday at 6 and Saturday morning at 10, and all who are interested are encouraged to attend. We're going to try to arrange some matches with the Breathitt county leagues, and we'll let you know when the details get worked out.

On Friday, April 11th, we will be showing the new movie "Enchanted" in the upstairs portion of the PEP building. Showtime will be around 7 pm, and as always the movie, popcorn and drinks are free.

PEP will be hosting a community golf event at the Beattyville Country Club on Saturday, April 19th. For more information, please contact Terry at 464-0494.

As always, make sure to check the paper for our monthly schedules, and advertisements for events. Terry plans to start a new round of Cooper Clayton smoking cessation courses in the next few weeks, and we encourage anyone who has the desire to kick their smoking habit to give us a call.

Have a great week and check back often for new posts.

Sincerely,

Josh Neiderman

PEP Update

2008-03-28T11:57:00.002-04:00

The weather forecast for Saturday has the rain moving out of here, although by the looks of it outside right now things are pretty wet. Barring heavy rain tomorrow morning, we still plan on having soccer practice at 10:00 am. We will also be meeting on Monday night, March 31st at 6 pm.

On Saturday, April 5th, there will be no practice due to a pre-planned PEP Trip. We will be taking twelve students from LCHS, LCMS, BES and SSE to the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Each of the students participating were nominated by teachers at their respective schools due to their academic work and overall behavior during the school year. Look for a recap of the trip in future posts, as well as pictures from the trip. If you happen to come across any of the students participating, please congratulate them on their accomplishment.

Enjoy the weekend and the more agreeable weather!

Josh

Welcome to the PEP Coalition Blogspot

2008-02-28T23:59:00.000-05:00

The PEP Coalition is proud to launch it's newest feature for keeping the community informed, the PEP Blogspot. At this site you can catch up on reviews of past events, pictures, upcoming events, and changes in schedule. This is our newest effort to keep the community informed, and we hope to make it easier to gather your comments and answer your questions. Check back regularly for updates, and be sure to check out our collection of links to partner organizations on this page.

Sincerely,
Josh Neiderman
Youth Activities Coordinator

2008-02-28T15:38:00.001-05:00

PEP Ski/Snowboard/Tubing Trip to Perfect North Slopes

2008-02-28T13:20:00.008-05:00

On Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 the PEP Coalition took ten students from Lee County High School and Lee County Middle School to Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Indiana for a day of fun in the snow.

Here you can see a group of our boys trying out the bindings on their snowboards and trying to get used to the new and uncomfortable feeling of snowboard boots. Before venturing out to the hills on their own, each participant took the time to go through the ski/snowboard school to learn basic skills in the snow. Needless to say, there was a lot of time spent laying in the snow wondering how to get back up.

With the end of the ski season near, there was a very large crowd of people out on this day. Our kids handled themselves perfectly though, and picked up their skills quickly. Terry and I along with the other chaperons were very proud of the group, who behaved themselves perfectly and made every minute of the opportunity count.

For those of you who have never been skiing or snowboarding, it is much harder than it looks. Flying out of control down the hill and falling are surprisingly easy, but maintaining course and stopping while standing do not come naturally. Hats off to all of these kids for sticking with it.

After an afternoon lunch, we decided to go as a group to the tubing park for some high speed fun. Though crowded, there was only about a 15 minutes wait between each ride. A long conveyor belt that you step on and ride carries you all the way to the top of the hill, so really all of the work is taken out of the equation. We spent the rest of our day here.

By the end of the day, everyone's feet were cold and hurting from their ski boots, so hot chocolate and a warm place in the van to ride home were welcomed. Though the ride was a little cramped, we all survived and made the trip safely. PEP would like to say thank you to all of the participants, and we hope to bring you updates on future trips soon.